NEWARK, N.J. --- Redshirt junior goalkeeper Molly Saylor has been named the America East Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

Saylor stood out for a Highlander defensive unit that secured a pair of road shutouts in a 1-0-1 week in America East action. The South Park native stopped all 14 shots she faced in games at UMBC (Oct. 14, 0-0 tie) and New Hampshire (Oct. 17. 1-0 win).

Against UMBC, Saylor posted her second double-digit save effort of the season and fourth of her career with a career-high-tying ten stops. She added four saves to help lead NJIT to its first-ever America East road win against New Hampshire.

Saylor currently leads the America East with 88 total saves and is top-five in the league in shutouts (6; t-3rd), shutouts per game (.375. 5th), and saves per game (5.50, 5th).

Hartford's Kelly Severini was named Offensive and Rookie of the Week.

Saylor's honor is the second of her career in the America East, the third for NJIT this season, and the sixth overall in the program's two years in the league.

NJIT will host UAlbany in its next match on Sunday, October 24 at 1 p.m. The match will serve as Senior Day for the Highlanders' five seniors and four fifth-years.

NJIT AMERICA EAST WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
2021
Oct. 18 - Molly Saylor, Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 7 - Bailey Chant, Offensive Player of the Week
Sept. 7 - Siani Magruder, Defensive Player of the Week

2020
Mar. 2 - Molly Saylor, Defensive Player of the Week
Feb. 23 - Corbin Reifschneider, Offensive Player of the Week
Feb. 23 - Corbin Reifschneider, Rookie of the Week